Despite battling a prolonged illness, gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, known as Omije Ojumi has marked her birthday just days after fellow gospel artistes appealed for financial support over an undisclosed ailment she has been battling.
Her colleague Dare Melody celebrated her on Instagram on Wednesday, sharing her photo with a heartfelt message.
“Happy birthday to a wonderful sister and colleague @omije_ojumi (Bunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye). I celebrate you this day, and I pray for the enabling grace of God to continue to rest upon you.
“May you never be found wanting among the gracious and the favoured. Best wishes for your birthday .Psalm 91 vs 1: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty,” he wrote.
Bunmi’s birthday comes shortly after gospel singers Yinka Alaseyori and Sarah Apekeola Yinka Alaseyori and Sarah Apekeola to appeal for support from fans and well-wishers.
They took to their Instagram pages to share pictures of the ill singer, while seeking for support.
Sarah wrote, “Aunty mii @omije_ojumi I know you to be a strong woman, the God of your calling will never forsake you ijn ma. This is a heartfelt plea to everyone reading this. Today, we cry out for AKININNAANU OLUBUNMI (Omije OJUMI), a woman whose laughter once lit up every room, and whose voice has tremendously blessed so many lives.
The devil may try but he is only going to FAIL. Now, she needs us, her family, friends, and every soul she’s ever inspired. Please, help us bring Minister Bunmi back to her feet. Your kindness, your prayers, your donation, can be the miracle she desperately needs right now. AKININNAANU OLUBUNMI, Access Bank — 0018797350, For: Bunmi OMIJE OJUMI. As you support, please keep lifting her in your prayers. Sending love and light to you, ma, we are wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Please do well to repost this!!! ibitayojeje She is healed in Jesus name..Amen.”
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In October, the singer stirred concern after a video of her looking weak and emotional went viral. In the clip, captured during a prayer session, she was seen crying and struggling to speak. A bandage was wrapped around her hand, and her leg appeared swollen. The pastor leading the session placed his foot on hers while praying fervently for her healing and urging her to hold on to her faith.
